Balance is a necessity of art, as in life. Without it, we feel off-kilter. As we begin to consider the Principles of Art, let’s do so by first considering balance and then emphasis.

This dining room tablescape illustrates asymmetrical balance of shapes and textures. The cream and silver color scheme is punctuated with pops of green. The slender tapers add height without being ...

Where do art and entertainment meet on Thurdays? At the Norton Museum of Art’s popular art-after-hours program, Art After Dark. Each Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., the museum stays open late for a pr… ...